Nature/Nurture Opening Reception

The Dana L. Wiley Gallery is proud to present, Nature/Nurture an exhibition featuring the artwork by painter and printmaker, Gretchen Jacobs. This exhibit highlights perceptions of landscapes through the artist’s relationship with nature as the subject matter. The artist explores how interdependent we are with our environment and how our presence is impacted by the cyclical component of our natural world.

This artwork relies on the artist’s intuitive process producing effects that are impactful yet calming. Gretchen’s implementation of color and mark making are harmonious, complimenting and well balanced. Shapes emerge creating dimension within the work that has a meaningful interaction between positive and negative space. It induces a feeling one might experience when walking through the woods or interacting with the world outside our doors.